The 3rd annual Fulton Memoirs Project is underway and this year the project is focusing on capturing stories of the people who provided service to Fulton: firefighters, police, rescue teams, road crews, and elected officials. Help us to document the memories that history books don't tell by joining us at one of the events listed below to share your memories and listen to others tell theirs.

March 12: Fire Fighters

March 19: Police

March 26: Rescue Teams

April 2: Road Crews

April 9: Elected Officials

The oral histories collected will be used to create Volume 3 of the Fulton Memoirs Project. If you know of anyone who served Fulton and has a story to tell, please let them know about this local history project.

These robot finger puppets were created by Avery, Aimee, and Maya at the ABC Story Hour here at the Fulton Public Library. Story teller, Kathy King, provides more than just stories. Kids will have fun with finger plays, songs, crafts, and fun filled props that keep children engaged while they learn at the same time. The Fulton Public Library offers story time activities and crafts every Tuesday and Friday in the children's section of the library. All are invited to join the fun. Check the "Upcoming Library Events," for more information and times.

New York State Senator, Patty Ritchie, of the 48th Senate District and member of the Senate's Select Committee on Libraries, has recognized the increasing importance of local libraries to their communities. In the last three years alone, library use in New York has grown 10%. Senator Ritchie has secured an additional $250,000 in special grants to help libraries in Jefferson, Oswego, and St. Lawrence Counties. You can show your support of local libraries by voting for your favorite library and outstanding local librarian. Visit Senator Ritchie's "Love Your Library," page on her website to vote.

Starting on Tuesday, February 17th and continuing for every Tuesday until April 14th, instructors from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance will be available by appointment to assist with filing both federal and state taxes (e-file). The instructors will provide this assistance at the Fulton Public Library. Call the Fulton Library at 592-5159 to schedule an appointment. The tax assistance will be available from 2:00 to 6:00 PM.

This assistance is available for those individuals whose income was less than $60,000 for the year 2014. This partnership allows the Fulton Public Library to fulfill our mission of being a resource to the community by helping you to file your taxes utilizing the most secure and accurate methods. The easy to follow interview style program will help ensure you get all of the credits that are available to you. Most importantly, if you e-file your return, you will receive your refund twice as fast as someone who filed a paper return.

Dates: February 17 & 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31; April 7 & 14

*Please be mindful to bring a copy of last year's tax return and all appropriate paperwork.

The Fulton Public Library recently hosted author Diane Sokolowski for a discussion of her book So I Wanted to Run a Bed and Breakfast (Was I Crazy?). Diane shared experiences in her role as the inn keeper of Battle Island Inn Bed and Breakfast. Diane is just one of a growing number of local authors utilizing new avenues of publishing (including independent publishers and self-publishing) to tell their stories.

The Fulton Public Library supports our local authors by offering copies of their books for sale or traditional lending. We have sponsored the publication of two books as part of the ongoing “Fulton Memoirs Project.” The project compiles individual recollections and oral histories of the people, places, schools, and businesses that make Fulton a special community.

Check out our local authors display adjacent to the front desk at the library and support local authors!

If you know of someone who has published a book or is interested in doing so contact the library.

The Fulton Public Library recently welcomed librarian Douglas Moore to their staff. Mr. Moore is responsible for children’s and young adult services. He has an undergraduate degree in history from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a Masters of Library/Information Science from the State University of New York at Albany. His library career includes experience at the New York State Library (Albany), the New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center (Saratoga Springs, NY), as well experience as an archivist at National Park Service sites in Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Fort Stanwix National Monument, and Shenandoah National Park. After returning home to Central New York, Mr. Moore focused on fulfilling his career goal of working in a small community library. He found a perfect fit at the Fulton Public Library. He is currently enjoying new challenges, getting to know Fulton residents, and exploring the many unique local resources housed in the library.

In the event of weather related closings and delays, Fulton Public Library will follow the decisions of the Fulton City School District. Therefore, if the Fulton City School District has a delayed opening of two hours, the Fulton Public Library will also be on a delayed open for two hours. See your local media outlets for information on weather related closings and delays.